OT: This Gets Me Every Time...

Gerry Faust Interviewed by Steve Beuerlein

OT: A Young Man I'm Quite Proud Of...

If you're a long-time follower of the ND GO IRISH BLOG you may remember the stories of Nick Becker -- a young man with Down syndrome here in South Bend.

LINK:  THE SWISH HEARD ROUND SOUTH BEND

LINK:  A DAD, HIS SON AND NOTRE DAME

Well, Rick Becker (AKA Nick's Dad) sent me a note this morning about their speech to the St. Joseph County Right to Life Dinner this past week here in South Bend. 

Here's the coverage of Nick & Rick's testimony in the Catholic Register.


LINK:  MUST READ

Domers Diggins & Smith Tie the Knot!

Former Notre Dame "All-Everything" Skylar Diggins married her college sweetheart, Daniel Smith -- former Fighting Irish wide receiver.

Congratulations!

LINK:  MORE WEDDING PICS 

 

First look at Skylar's new name on back of jersey!

Scully & ND Glee Club: Here Come the Irish

The Golic's Talk the Notre Dame Trail

An Open Letter from a Coach to His Player

DeShone Kizer's Opening Press Conference

Kizer met with the media in Cleveland yesterday...

LINK:  PRESS CONFERENCE

Fox Sports: Way too Early 2018 NFL Mock Draft

Do you think NFL folks believe Notre Dame has the best LEFT SIDE O-LINE in college football?

LINK:  2018 NFL MOCK DRAFT

Notre Dame Lacrosse Plays for ACC Title Today

Kevin Corrigan's Fighting Irish play North Carolina today for the ACC Championship on ESPU -- LIVE at Noon ET!

Here's the game story:  GO IRISH!

Notre Dame Players Signing With NFL Teams

Here's the list (below) of Notre Dame football players signing free agent deals with NFL teams -- click on their names to read the stories.

You may recall Romeo Okwara signed as a "free agent" (this time last year) with the New York Giants.  Okwara went on to earn significant playing time in his rookie season...

I will bet -- the same happens with James Onwualu with the Chargers.  I know for a fact that SEVENTEEN NFL TEAMS called James today -- trying to get him to sign an NFL free agent deal with them.  They all know he will out work every player in their training camp...

The journey begins next week.

• James Onwualu -- Los Angeles Chargers

• Jarron Jones -- New York Giants

• Cole Luke -- Carolina Panthers

2017 NFL Draft Rookie Pay Scale Chart

Here's what the NFL teams can pay their 2017 draft picks.  See every player drafted and the value of their first NFL contract at the link below.

NOTRE DAME PLAYERS DRAFTED -- 2017 DRAFT CLASS -- only money guaranteed is the signing bonus:

DeShone Kizer -- pick #52

• Signing bonus: $1,748,230
• Total 4-year contract value:  $4,961,316
• First year salary:  $902,507

Isaac Rochell -- pick #225

• Signing bonus:  $88,099
• Total 4-year contract value:  $2,443,009
• First year salary:  $487,002

LINK:  WHAT EVERY NFL ROOKIE WILL MAKE

Isaac Rochell Picked by Chargers at #225

Isaac Rochell was drafted in the 7th round by the Los Angeles CHARGERS...

LINK:  INTERVIEW

Browns "Welcome Home" DeShone Kizer!

"Welcome home, young man!"
"Glad to be home!"#BrownsDraft pic.twitter.com/ws9joGcvKG

— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) April 29, 2017

Kizer Drafted #52 Overall to Cleveland Browns

LINK:  CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER

Where Does Kizer Go Today in NFL DRAFT?

Here's the latest NFL mock drafts for the 2nd round of the 2017 NFL Draft -- that's DeShone with his sister in Philly last night on the NFL Draft Red Carpet...

LINK:  CBS SPORTS

LINK:  NFL TRADE RUMORS

LINK:  PACKERS?

Does Kizer Get Drafted in NFL's First Round?

If you ask the folks doing MOCK DRAFTS for NFL.COM -- it doesn't look good for DeShone Kizer getting drafted tonight...

Did he make a mistake leaving school early?  We'll find out in a matter of hours.

LINK:  LATEST MOCK DRAFTS

From ND Day -- Hamilton Cast's Performance!

Heaven Opened Its Gates To A Good One...

When you see this post -- I'll be at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Canton, MI -- celebrating the relatively short life of Susan Doyle.  Susan is the 46 year-old wife of my "first cousin" Denny Doyle.

Susan left for Heaven Friday morning at 1:45 AM ET -- after a three-year battle with breast cancer.  Cancer sucks -- it took a great young woman's life -- way too soon.

Now, I will admit Susan was more of a fan of "those schools in Michigan" (not everyone's perfect) -- but, as you can see in the photo above, Denny represented the Fighting Irish at all times!

I ask our Notre Dame family if you could please say a prayer today for Susan and my cousin Denny -- he's going to miss his bride.  She was the kind of girl I hope my sons will marry someday.

Susan Doyle -- we will see you again...

Corey Robinson Pens a Piece for SI

Notre Dame's student-body President Corey Robinson -- authored A piece for Sports Illustrated that is linked below.  Thought you would enjoy reading this...

My neighbor and ND GO IRISH BLOG regular Chris Pajakowski was kind enough to alert me to this article.  Thanks Chris!

LINK:  COREY ROBINSON